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CM Punk Throws First Pitch at Wrigley Field Ahead of WWE SmackDown in Chicago
Chicago’s own CM Punk made a hometown statement before even stepping foot in the ring. On Friday afternoon, The Second City Saint took the mound at Wrigley Field to throw out the ceremonial first pitch before the Chicago Cubs faced the Washington Nationals as part of the Cub...
John Cena Returns to Where It All Began: Final SmackDown Appearance Tonight at Allstate Arena in Chicago
This Friday night on WWE SmackDown, John Cena will take his final bow on the blue brand at the very arena where his legendary career began: the Allstate Arena in Chicago, Illinois.Cena made his SmackDown debut in that same building on June 27, 2002, answering Kurt Angle’s op...
WWE SmackDown Preview - September 05, 2025: AJ Lee Return Hype, CM Punk’s Chicago Homecoming, Cena, Zayn & More
WWE SmackDown returns tonight from the legendary Allstate Arena in Chicago, IL — and it’s shaping up to be one of the most talked-about episodes of the year. With CM Punk advertised for his long-awaited hometown appearance and John Cena’s farewell tour rolling into the Windy...
Official Street Fighter Cast Teaser Drops: Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns Take Center Stage
Legendary Pictures and Capcom have officially dropped the first teaser for their highly anticipated live-action Street Fighter adaptation — and wrestling fans got a jaw-dropping surprise. Cody Rhodes will step into the role of the All-American hero Guile, while Roman Reigns...
Fans Clap Back: Rob Van Dam's Fan Gauge Poll Backfires After Raja Jackson & Matt Riddle Comments
Rob Van Dam has found himself in the middle of fan backlash yet again. Earlier this week, we covered how the WWE Hall of Famer caused outrage when he declared he “had Raja Jackson’s back” following Jackson’s attack on Syko Stu. Now, the backlash has only grown louder after V...
Video: Taz Inducted Into 2300 Arena's Hardcore Hall of Fame at AEW’s Philadelphia Residency
AEW’s ongoing residency at the legendary 2300 Arena in Philadelphia has delivered plenty of in-ring action, but this week it also spotlighted one of the sport’s most respected voices: Taz.The company released exclusive video of the former ECW World Champion being inducted in...
TNA iMPACT Results - September 04, 2025: Hardys & Mara Stand Tall, Indi Hartwell Earns Title Shot, Santana Calls Out Trick Williams
TNA delivered one of its most emotional and drama-filled episodes of the year live from Minneapolis. The night opened with a somber tribute following a local tragedy, but quickly pivoted into high-stakes storytelling as Mike Santana promised to bring the world title home, In...
“Hulk Hogan’s Rock ’n’ Wrestling” Returns to the WWE Vault: Saturday Morning SmackDown for a New Generation
WWE is digging deep into nostalgia with a move that might surprise even longtime fans — the Hulk Hogan’s Rock ’n’ Wrestling animated series is coming to the WWE Vault on YouTube starting September 6, 2025. This isn’t just retro fluff: the cartoon helped pioneer the “Rock ’n’...
WWE Wrestlepalooza Event Guide - September 20, 2025: Start Time, Ticket Info, How to Watch, and Match Card
Wrestling.news | Backstage Take—What we’ve got here is historic: Wrestlepalooza 2025 isn’t just another WWE "PLE"—it’s the first WWE Premium Live Event to air on ESPN, kicking off the company’s landmark partnership with the sports media giant. With stars like John Cena, Cody...
Brock Lesnar & AJ Lee Expected for Historic SmackDown Tomorrow as Cena Bids Farewell Before Wrestlepalooza
Tomorrow night’s WWE SmackDown from Chicago could go down as one of the biggest episodes of the last decade. With John Cena’s farewell to the blue brand, Brock Lesnar rumored to return, and the possibility of a major CM Punk and AJ Lee moment, all eyes are on the Windy City....
Cody Rhodes Opens Up on AEW Exit and WWE Meeting With Vince McMahon & Bruce, Prepares for Wrestlepalooza Title Defense
On the latest edition of his What Do You Wanna Talk About podcast, Cody Rhodes had Bruce Prichard as a guest and they opened up about the whirlwind circumstances that led to his WWE return in 2022. According to “The American Nightmare,” a simple meeting with Vince McMahon an...
Matt Riddle Pulled From SiouxperCon Appearance Amid Online Drama, Wife Goes Ballistic on X, and More
The controversy surrounding Matt Riddle took another twist this week when SiouxperCon announced that the former WWE star would no longer appear at its upcoming pop culture convention.In an official statement, SiouxperCon cited “recent public statements” made by Riddle, notin...
TNA iMPACT Preview - September 04, 2025: Minneapolis Heats Up on the Road to Bound For Glory
Wrestling.news Backstage Take—TNA has real juice tonight. Ash By Elegance’s celebration is the pivot point—how they frame her first challenger will shape the Knockouts division through Bound For Glory. Cardona–Kazarian has “workhorse showcase” written all over it, and if the...
Logan Paul on WWE Journey After John Cena Match: ‘I’m Not Going Anywhere’
Logan Paul isn’t backing down after stepping into the ring with John Cena in Paris — in fact, he’s doubling down on his WWE ambitions.At WWE Clash in Paris, the record-setting 17-time World Champion John Cena picked up another milestone victory, defeating Paul in front of a...
AEW All Out - September 20, 2025: Start Time, Ticket Info, How to Watch, and Match Card
Wrestling.news | Backstage Take—AEW is making a bold strategic play with this All Out. By moving the start time to the afternoon, they capitalize on a wider viewership window while avoiding direct head-to-head with WWE’s Wrestlepalooza. Launching their PPV series on HBO Max...
WWE x AAA: Worlds Collide - September 12, 2025: Start Time, Ticket Info, How to Watch, and Match Card
The WWE–AAA crossover returns this month, and it’s headed to Las Vegas. Here’s your concise guide to date, location, how to watch, start time, who’s wrestling, and what’s booked so far—plus our newsroom read on what to expect. Note: This is an ongoing article. Upd...
AEW Dynamite Results - September 03, 2025: Darby’s Body Bag Kidnapping, and Omega Destroyed by Fletcher
AEW Dynamite was pure chaos from start to finish — a night of shocking returns, emotional tributes, and brutal beatdowns that blurred the line between wrestling and anarchy. From Darby Allin stuffing Gabe Kidd in a body bag to Riho’s surprise comeback, Mark Briscoe’s heartfe...
Rampage Jackson Speaks—And Steps In It: Jackson Blames “Misinformation,” Floats Police Probe of Victim in Syko Stu Assault
Quinton “Rampage” Jackson broke his silence on The Ariel Helwani Show, and the former UFC champion didn’t exactly steady the ship. In a sprawling interview about the Aug. 23 attack on independent wrestler Syko Stu (Stewart Smith) that led to widespread outrage and an ongoing...
AEW Collision Hits Record-Low Viewership Against Stacked College Football Saturday
AEW Collision took a heavy hit in the ratings this past weekend, falling to its lowest viewership in the show’s history during a Saturday night dominated by college football.The August 30 episode from Philadelphia’s legendary 2300 Arena drew an average of 195,000 viewers on...
Taz Inducted Into 2300 Arena’s Hardcore Hall of Fame Before AEW Dynamite
The legendary “Human Suplex Machine” Taz has officially joined the 2300 Arena’s Hardcore Hall of Fame, an honor many fans felt was long overdue.The moment took place before AEW Dynamite went live on the air in Philadelphia. AEW President Tony Khan personally unveiled the ban...
Ric Flair Questions WWE’s Booking For Randy Orton—Praises Daughter Charlotte Flair
WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair isn’t holding back when it comes to sharing his thoughts on today’s WWE. In a candid new interview with eScapist Magazine, the 16-time World Champion praised his daughter Charlotte Flair as the best wrestler alive — but he didn’t stop there. Flair...
AEW All Out Gets HBO Max PPV Debut—Early Start Time Set to Dodge WWE Wrestlepalooza
All Elite Wrestling has officially taken a major step into the streaming era. On Tuesday, AEW confirmed that beginning with All Out on September 20, pay-per-view events will stream live on HBO Max, marking the company’s first-ever PPV on the platform.The show, emanating from...
AEW Dynamite Preview - September 03, 2025: Omega & Page Team, Moné Defends TBS Title in Philly Showdown
The road to All Out Toronto heats up tonight as AEW Dynamite returns for week two of its residency inside Philadelphia’s legendary 2300 Arena. With former champions reuniting, grudges spilling over, and a TBS title match with history baked in, this episode promises high dram...
WWE Accidentally Confirms AJ Lee’s Return Ahead of Wrestlepalooza
The rumored return of AJ Lee may have been spoiled — not by dirt sheets, not by cryptic teases on TV, but by WWE itself.As Wrestling.news previously reported, speculation has been running hot that AJ Lee would step back into the ring for the first time in over a decade follo...